Last night I watched Julie & Julia with my family. Jokingly, I mentioned that I should think of something to challenge myself with and see to completion. My-son-in-law said I should cook through our church cookbook and blog about that. Little did he know I would take the challenge. Little do any of us know if I will complete the task. Other than when I have been given an assignment at school or work, or telling myself I have to get the toilets scrubbed before I can have a glass of tea, I have never completed any truly challenging project. I have already been to the grocery store this week and cannot afford another trip until next weekend, so I will attempt the first few recipes with what I already have in my cupboard. Who knows where this will take me? I have also begun to coupon and shop local grocery store sales, so this will make the project even more challenging. I love the ladies who contributed to our cookbook over ten years ago. These ladies are family members and some of my closest friends. Many are no longer members of my church, some have moved, some have passed away, but I still think of them often. Many of the recipes have long become my family's favorites. I am looking forward to discovering new favorites and remembering and honoring the ladies who contributed to this very special book.